Thank you @@Kindle for the share. I lost weight (75lbs) about 10 years ago and was able to keep it off for 6 years , until I got pregnant with my son. I have always tried to eat right. Surprisingly, my problem isn't junk food, donuts, chips, or anything like that. It's more portion control. My appetite increased when I got pregnant and it never stopped increasing. I never felt full. I don't know what lies ahead but I appreciate all information from all perspectives. I don't want to go into this not being as prepared as I can be with my expectations. At this point, I've been trying the 1200 calorie diet, it's just not working anymore:( I'm praying this surgery will get me to where I was and I will maintain from there.